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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 574.02 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 574.02 and 229.14 is: 344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 574.02 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/574.02 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 574.02 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 131,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,530.94/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.09

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